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What makes some people extravagantly generous? Is it impossible for rich people to enter the kingdom of God? What is impossible for man is possible for God! Referencing Luke’s gospel, Pastor Hurmon compares two rich men as they encounter Jesus in their efforts to know God better. Watch and see which one has the self revelation and response to Jesus which lead to a giving lifestyle.

In this week's message, Pastor Adam Peacocke reminds us that we are called to dream crazy big dreams! And to engage with a God who is crazy-big with love, compassion and mercy. In order to be a source of life and good in our communities, we have to be interruptible. We must make time and be of service to those in need. Every day, there is an opportunity to serve, if we are willing. If we live out...

Pastor Hurmon kicks off the Dream Crazy Big series by preaching on the transforming work that transpires when the Creator of the universe—a crazy big God—pursues us with His love. We see in Luke 19:1-9 how God’s unconditional love toward tax collector Zacchaeus radically changes his life. God’s love for us does a work in our hearts and our imaginations, helping us to dream love-inspired, courageou...

In this stand alone message, Pastor Hurmon teaches that even though life can be a dream slayer, God is a dream giver. His dreams inspire us to make difficult choices, major changes, and significant sacrifices.

The Apostle Paul uses the examples of shared meals, worshipping together, and hosting each other to help us understand what it means to follow Jesus. Pastor Hurmon suggested that by finding our place in our own families, by mentoring and friendship, by contributing to a small group—we grow individually and together.

There are seasons when God’s leading and direction is clear. However, every believer should expect seasons when God is silent. In this week's message, Dr. Hurmon shares how God is doing a deeper work in our lives. And that during this time, God's silence often communicates: Let it be, stay the course, trust me and I trust you.

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Hurmon reflects back on God’s leading in his life and answers the important question, “How does one live a Spirit-led life?

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Pastor Dan Monroe teaches us that Natural self-control is the natural ability to control oneself, in particular one's desires and emotions or the expression of them in one's behavior. Spiritual self-control is a relationship with God that changes our emotions and desires and the expression of them towards God and others. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, listen to the Spirit, are humble bef...

Marvette Uto-Uko teaches us to embrace the biblical concept of gentleness—not a weakness, but a controlled strength—as modeled by Jesus and praised in Proverbs. This gentleness, often paired with humility, deflects anger and has the power to bring freedom and restoration

In this week's message, Pastor Hurmon teaches us that Faithfulness is the fundamental ingredient for: success, friendship , love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control. Does my expression of faithfulness come from a place of love? Galatians 5:22 (NLT)

Looking at the fruit of goodness—generous, sacrificial, God-honoring actions and courage, Pastor Hurmon focuses his message on how the Holy Spirit works in our broken moments. A right response to struggle and brokenness in our lives transforms our thinking and makes us vessels of God’s power. Be inspired to see every broken moment as a strategic opportunity to let God do His best work in your life...

Peel: Patience What’s under your skin? Is it love, joy, peace, patience? In this week’s message, Pastor Hurmon shares that patience is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that helps followers of Jesus be impactful in relationships. This week, choose to exercise patience with others.

Pastor Hurmon’s encouraging message reminds us that the invisible, gradual work of the Spirit in our lives inevitably produces lasting fruit. Nothing can stop the Spirit’s work in all who call Jesus their Lord! The knowledge of God’s love, demonstrated by sending His son, produces in us joy and peace—the ability to rest in God’s love, wisdom and salvation—and even enables us to be peacemakers for...

In this message, Pastor Tilden teaches that God is so committed to His people living with joy that His joy can thrive in even the most difficult of life's circumstance

Pastor Hurmon introduces the “Peel” series with an overview of how the Holy Spirit works in our hearts to produce the fruit of the Spirit. He points out examples throughout scripture and in his own life where God’s Spirit may hover over, fill and empower, or dwell within people of faith. God’s Spirit is present and at work all around the world!

In this message, Pastor Hurmon teaches us to live a life of adoration and gratitude by exploring a passage in Psalms.

Pastor Hurmon concludes the "Different" Message Series by discussing God's heart towards immigrants and encourages us to engage in difficult conversations with empathy, humility and compassion. Scripture Matthew 25:31-32 (NIV) Matthew 25:34-35 (NLT) Ephesians 2:19 (NLT) Exodus 23:9 (NIV) Leviticus 19:33-34 (NIV) Deuteronomy 10:17-19 (NIV) Genesis 42:5 (NIV) Exodus 1:8-9 (NIV) Zechariah 7:10 (NLT)...

In this message, Pastor Hurmon reminds us that Everyday Heroes are Legacy Builders with Wise Judgment. They are Self-Controlled, Patient, Humble, Display Love and Compassion, and they Forgive Often.

In this message, Pastor Tilden teaches about the restorative power of a repentant attitude and confession—power to open doors and grow intimacy in relationships with God and others. Do you find it easy to say, “sorry”? Whether you relate to the confident Pharisee or the penitent tax collector, you will take away some helpful advice from this video. Series Different Topics Relationships, Relationsh...

God of the Open Door! Pastor John Ortberg reminds us that open doors are opportunities and not guarantees, and that everyone is eligible to be a blessing through the open door(s) that God is giving them right now! Series Different Topics Blessings, Circumstances, Decisions, Choices Scripture Revelation 3:7-8 Genesis 12:2-3 Genesis 18:18 Genesis 22:18 Genesis 26:4 Genesis 28:14 Genesis 1:21-22 Gene...

Faith should make a difference in how we live and in how we interact with the world. We all start our journey with God for different reasons, but God graciously meets us where we are and grows our faith step by step. Do you “aspire to make a difference” in this world? Listen to this message and be inspired toward a mature faith that keeps growing.

A Difference! In this initial message from the new series “Different!”, Pastor Hurmon reminds us that God promises to take your upside down life and turn it right side up. All you have to do is to be able to believe it.

In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Hurmon concludes the Finding God in Silicon Valley series with hope for healing for all men and women. Jesus notices us, and he sees the unseen powers that can hurt and enslave us. As we step toward him, his compassionate love is able to reverse the wounds of our past and set us free. Praise be to God!

Pastor Hurmon ends this series by discussing how God models for us how to live in the valley. He encourages us to reduce pressure by prioritizing serving others and to slow down to hear God's voice and experience His presence. Series Finding God in Silicon Valley Topics Service, Relationship with God, Giving, Trust Scripture Psalm 23:2-3 (NKJV) Psalms 23:4-5 (NLT) John 10:10 (NIV) Mark 10:43-45 (N...